Two yachts aground in the space of less than 12 hours kept rescuers from an independent lifeboat station busy this weekend.
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Titchfield Boat Jumble 2017
Titchfield Boat Jumble – Sunday 2nd July. at Hound Hill Farm, Segensworth Road East. Titchfield, Hampshire. PO15 5DY. J9 from M27. Opens to buyers from 10am. Adult entry £4 Stall…
Applying antifouling safely
Ben Meakins discovers the importance of wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when antifouling a hull – and issues some propitious advice
‘Check, Clean, Dry’ to stop the spread of invasive species
The invasive non-native carpet sea-squirt, Didemnum vexillum, or D vex for short, has been found in a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland.
Holier than thou – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Conventional thinking strongly favours the fitting of intakes and outlets in boat hulls – but some think that theory is full of holes, muses Dave Selby.
Summer 2017
In the Summer 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Fowey Royal Regatta 2017
Full programme of racing for yachts, keelboats & dinghies Windward/leeward, round the cans & short coastal racing Discounted rates for moorings & early entries If you have any questions about…
Unmarked lobster pot ‘anchors’ yacht
The Yarmouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat assisted a yacht that was unable to move after fouling its propeller on unmarked lobster pot gear.
‘Disorientated’ yachtsman swam ashore after running aground
A yachtsman who ran aground off the West Sussex coast felt 'confused and groggy' following a single-handed journey from Falmouth, bound for Brighton Marina.
Third show for London Boat Show 2018 announced
British Marine Boat Shows has announced that Bespoke London will run alongside the London Boat Show, along with the Boating & Watersports Holiday Show.
Sir Ben and Land Rover BAR fight back at America’s Cup
Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team fought back in their sixth race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers.
How to follow the America’s Cup racing in Bermuda
The 35th America’s Cup will see ORACLE TEAM USA attempt to become just the second team in history to win three consecutive America’s Cup matches.
PBO Tested: 12 bosun’s chairs
Are you sitting comfortably? Let’s hope so – especially when climbing the mast. Ben Meakins tests the comfort, safety and build quality of 12 bosun’s chairs
Inland waterways attraction to star at London Boat Show sister show
British Marine Boat Shows has unveiled its first attraction for the new Boating & Watersports Holiday Show 2018, which will run alongside the new five-day London Boat Show.
Alex Thomson to open Gosport Marine Festival
Vendée Globe sailing star Alex Thomson will officially open the Gosport Marine Festival this Saturday, 27 May.
Cruising Notes: Castlebay charm
Charmian Entwistle recommends Castlebay, Barra as a charming stopping-off point when visiting the Outer Hebrides...
Volvo Ocean Race unveils combined Monohull-Multihull future
The Volvo Ocean Race has solved the question of whether its future should be monohull or multihull – by opting for both.
July 2017
In the July 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Haven’t the foggiest – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
If you can navigate when you can’t see where you’re going, you’re a genius, says PBO columnist Dave Selby
New on-the-water attractions for Southampton Boat Show 2017
Returning for its 49th year, the Southampton Boat Show is planning to get more people than ever before participating in boating and watersports activities.